Necktie construction

ABSTRACT

A necktie construction having means for imparting a gently rounded appearance to opposite longitudinal edges of the front flap portion of the tie, said means comprising an interlining of flexible fabric folded into a tubular-like configuration.

United States Patent Bucci [451 Apr. 25, 1972 [54] NECKTIE CONSTRUCTION [72] Inventor: Golfredo Buccl, 148 Barrett Avenue,

North Providence, R.l. 02908 [22] Filed: July 13,1970

[2]] Appl.No.: 54,520

52 n.s.c1. .Q ..2/l46 s1 1m.c1. a ..A4ld25/06 [58] Field ofSearch ..2/l46, 150, I53

[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS l,( 2l,336 3/l927 Rutenberg ..2/l46 1,782,183 11/1930 Strauss ..2/l46 2,050,596 8/1936 Wolfson ..2/l46 2,294,097 8/1942 Snyderetal. ..2/l46' Primary Examiner-Patrick D. Lawson ArtorneySalter & Michaelson [57] ABSTRACT A necktie construction having means for imparting a gently rounded appearance to opposite longitudinal'edges of the front flap portion of the tie, said means comprising an interlining of flexible fabric folded into a tubular-like configuration.

PATENTEDAPR 25 1912 ."III" Inventor,

GQ/fred0."Buci NECKTIE cossrnuc'nou BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION I Conventional neckties of the 'four-in-hand type have traditionally embodied the outer fabric, usually lined with a thin silk-like lining at the end portion of the front flap of the tie, and an interlining that extends for substantially the length of the tie, said interlining usually comprisinga flat elongated strip of fabric which, although flexible, possesses sufficient bodyso as to impart the desired degree of body to the necktie.- Since interlinings of this type are traditionally flat strips, it follows that the finished tie is relatively fiat and in particular, the opposed longitudinal edges of the finished tie frequently embody a relatively sharp and flat fold at the. point where the outer fabric is folded rearwardly and inwardly.

The present'fashion trend. in necktie wear has resulted in th increasing popularity of relatively'wide, tiesand in keeping withthis trend, it has been'found that neckties, and particularly, although not necessarily, the wide ties presently prevalent have a much richer and more luxurious appearance where the opposite longitudinal edges of the tie, and particu-" larly of the enlarged front flap portion of the tie, are gently rounded, rather than being sharply creased.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore a primary object of this invention toprovide 2 from which portion the knot of the tie is tied and which portion provides the rear flap of the tie, all in a manner ,well known in the art. The outer fabric layer 12 may be of any suitable textile material and it will be understood thatthis layer carries thereon the ornamental design of the tie. A lining 18 is secured to the inner surface of enlarged flap 14 and itwill be seen that the lining 18 is located adjacent theextremity of the enlarged front flap of the tie and terminates intermediate the length thereof, as at 20. The lining 18 "is preferably'of a thin, silk-like material, and is secured to the inner surfa'cefof flap 14 just inwardly of the outer edges of the latter, as'shown' v longitudinal edges of fabric 12 are reversely bent as at.22 to most clearly in FIGS. 1 and 5. As is conventional, the opposite provide a'smooth edge, while the opposed longitudinal edges of Iining'lS are likewise reversely bent as at 24. l

Thetie 10 further comprises an interlining comprising a first portion 26, the configuration of which generally. conforms to tha'tof enlarged'front fla'p- 14 except that the bottom edge is straight across, as at 28, rather thanjfollowing the triangular configuration of the outer flap 14 and its lining 18. The second portion of the interlining is shown at 28 and this portion com prises'a relatively narrow strip "that extends for substantially In carrying out the above objective, there is provided an interlining for the tie which instead of being an elongated flat strip throughout its length, as is conventional, is of tubular-like configuration for a portion of its length, and particularlyfor the portion of its length located within the front flapportion of the tie.

Another object of my invention is'the provision of a necktie construction of the character described wherein the tie always possesses a fresh and luxurious appearance.

A further object of the present invention is the provision of a necktie construction of the character described and that is cable of accomplishing the aforesaid objectives but which nevertheless is economically feasible to manufacture.

Other objects, features and advantages of the invention shall become apparent as the description thereof proceeds when considered in connection with the'accornpanying illustrative drawings. I

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS the length of the portion 16 of the tie l0. Although in'the' drawing the portions 26 and 28 are shown as being separate elements, secured to each other by any suitable means at the area 30, it will be understood that the portions 26 and 28'of' the interlining could be integral. The purpose of the interlin- 1 ing, as-in any conventional necktie construction, is to provide body to the finishedtie and hence, although the interlining is of a flexible'textile fabric, it is of a fabric having substantial body, as opposed to the silk-like material frequently employed for outer fabric layer 12 and lining 18.

- It will be understood that in FIG. 1 the outer layer l2, lining l8 and interlining 26, 28 are shown in flat,'open, superimposed relation. In order to form the finished tie, the portion 26 of the interlining is folded so that its opposite edges 32, 34

overlap, as shown in FIG. 2, and then the overlapped portions hereinafter to be made apparent.

In the drawings which illustrate the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the present invention: a

FIG. 1 is a fragmentary rear elevational view of a necktie construction embodying the present invention with the various portions'of the tie shown in flat and open disposition before being rearwardly and inwardly folded to complete the tie;

FIG. 2 is a fragmentary rear elevational view of the interlining that forms a part of my invention;

FIG. 3 is a section taken on line 3-3 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a section taken on line 4-4 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken on line 5-5 of FIG. 1 except that the interlining is shown folded into tubular configuration, as in FIG. 4; and

. FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken through the front flap portion of a completely assembled necktie embodying my invention.

7 DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION may be stitched as at 36, although preferably I prefer to leave the overlapped portions unsecured to each other, for reasons With the interlining in the position illustrated in 2, the opposite longitudinal edges of the outer fabric layer 12 are folded inwardly'into overlapping relationship and then are stitched as at 38, FIG. 6, it being noted that the stitching-38 may also penetrate the interlining 26 as at 40.-lt will be noted that the stitching-38 extends through reversely bentportions 22 of the fabric layer 12 and through the adjacent reversely bent portions 24 of the lining 18 to provide the rear center seam of the tie, all in a well known mannerrlt w'ill'be understood that the illustration of FIG. 6 is somewhat exaggerated and that when the tie is pressed at the general area of stitching 38, it assumes-a substantially flat appearance.

It will be seen that portion 26 of the interlining is of substantially tubular-like configuration, when assembled within the finished tie, .thus imparting to the opposite longitudinal edges of the finished tie a gently rounded appearance and configura- 'tion. Since, howeventhe portion 28 of the interlining is not folded upon itself as is the portion 26, but rather simply comprises a flat strip within the narrow portion 16 of the tie, the interlining does not make the tie undesirably bulky at the portion of the tie where the knot is to be tied, nor along the rear flap of the tie, where a rounded appearance of opposite edge portions is not really necessary. Atthe front flap 14 of the tie, however, the desired rounded edges will exist, due to the I presence of tubular interlining 26 therein. By not stitching the overlapping ends of interlining 26, itwill be seen that the interlining will be freeto automatically expand outwardly into close adjacentcy with the opposite longitudinal edges of the outer fabric layer 12 to further enhance the desired rounding of the opposite longitudinal edges of the front flap portion of the tie 10.

Thus it will be seen that there has been provided a necktie portion 14 merging with an elongated narrower portion 16, construction comprising a novel interlining'wherein the portion of the interlining located within the enlarged front flap of the tie is of a tubular-like configuration to cause the opposite side edges of the front flap portion of the tie to be gently rounded, whereas the remaining portion of the interlining, i.e. that portion that extends through the relatively narrow portion of the tie from which the knot is to be made and which forms the rear flap of the tie, is a flat, unfolded strip, so as not to impart undesirable bulk to the tie at those portions.

While there is shown and described herein certain specific structure embodying the invention, it will be manifest to those skilled in the art that various modifications and rearrangements of the parts may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the underlying inventive concept and that the same is not limited to the particular forms herein shown and described.

What is claimed is:

l. in a necktie construction comprising an outer fabric layer having at least a partial lining secured to the inner surface thereof, said layer having its opposed longitudinal edges folded inwardly on the rear side thereof and seamed at substantially the center point thereof, the improvement comprising an interlining extending for substantially the length of said tie within said partial lining, the portion of said interlining located within the front flap portion of the tie being gently folded so that the opposed longitudinal edges of said interlining portion overlap to provide a tubular-like configuration, thus imparting a gently rounded appearance to the opposite longitudinal edges of said front flap portion, said interlining being of a fabric having substantial body.

2. In the necktie construction of claim 1, the portion of said interlining that extends through the rear flap and through the portion from which the knot is to be tied being flat and unfolded.

3. In the necktie construction of claim 2, said overlapping portions of said interlining being unsecured to each other.

4. In the necktie construction of claim 2, the width of said interlining throughout its length being just slightly less than the width of said tie. 

1. In a necktie construction comprising an outer fabric layer having at least a partial lining secured to the inner surface thereof, said layer having its opposed longitudinal edges folded inwardly on the rear side thereof and seamed at substantially the center point thereof, the improvement comprising an interlining extending for substantially the length of said tie within said partial lining, the portion of said interlining located within the front flap portion of the tie being gently folded so that the opposed longitudinal edges of said interlining portion overlap to provide a tubular-like configuration, thus imparting a gently rounded appearance to the opposite longitudinal edges of said front flap portion, said interlining being of a fabric having substantial body.
 2. In the necktie construction of claim 1, the portion of said interlining that extends through the rear flap and through the portion from which the knot is to be tied being flat and unfolded.
 3. In the necktie construction of claim 2, said overlapping portions of said interlining being unsecured to each other.
 4. In the necktie construction of claim 2, the width of said interlining throughout its length being just slightly less than the width of said tie. 